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Dementia Rates Decline, Yet Disparities Persist Among Vulnerable Groups

5/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study of over 25 million Medicare recipients reveals a decline in dementia incidence in the U.S., dropping from 3.5% to 2.8% between 2015 and 2021. However, the prevalence has risen to 11.8%, with women, minorities, and those in disadvantaged neighborhoods facing greater challenges, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced long-term care and health equity initiatives.

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A groundbreaking study of over 25 million Medicare recipients reveals a decline in dementia incidence in the U.S., dropping from 3.5% to 2.8% between 2015 and 2021. However, the prevalence has risen to 11.8%, with women, minorities, and those in disadvantaged neighborhoods facing greater challenges, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced long-term care and health equity initiatives.